About Drum
Drum is a small, rural locality in County Monaghan’s H16 area, close to the towns and villages of Cootehill, Redhills, Rockcorry, Newbliss, Scotshouse and Aghabog. The landscape is characteristically pastoral and gently rolling, with scattered homes, farmland and small settlement clusters rather than a defined town centre. Day-to-day life is quiet and community-oriented, with residents generally travelling to nearby villages or Cootehill for schools, groceries, services and a wider choice of cafés and restaurants. Local education is centred on nearby rural primary schools, while secondary pupils commonly travel to schools in Cootehill or other surrounding towns. There is no railway station in Drum, so commuting is mainly by car, using the local road network towards Cootehill, Monaghan and Cavan, with bus services available from larger nearby settlements rather than the locality itself. Pubs, community halls, churches and sporting organisations provide much of the social life, while Cootehill supplies additional shopping, healthcare, cafés and leisure facilities. The area suits people seeking a countryside setting within reach of several small towns, though a car is generally important for regular errands and commuting.
Property Market in Drum
Based on 5 properties for sale in Drum
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Drum
Schools
A rural primary school serving families in the wider Drum and Cootehill area.
A town primary school offering mainstream education and nearby family convenience.
A large secondary school providing post-primary education for surrounding rural communities.
A nearby post-primary option serving students from west County Cavan and surrounding areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Road connections link Drum with Cootehill, Rockcorry, Newbliss and surrounding villages.
Nearby Cootehill provides the closest regular bus connections for regional travel.
Bus routes and road links from Monaghan support longer-distance commuting and services.
Cavan offers broader bus connections and regional services within practical driving distance.
Amenities
Provides supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banks, pharmacies and everyday services.
A nearby country-house venue with dining, accommodation and occasional functions.
Public library offering books, digital access, events and community facilities.
Local fitness and leisure provision serving Cootehill and surrounding rural residents.
Scenic woodland and lakeside walks near Cootehill, popular for recreation and family outings.
The town provides informal places for drinks, coffee, meals and community socialising.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local football club with teams and community involvement in the Cootehill area.
Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across surrounding communities.
Annual rural event celebrating farming, local enterprise, livestock and community life.
Local groups and parish organisations support events, halls, clubs and neighbourly activities.
Nearby Areas
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